Why do you add a knot to a heaving line?

Answer by  tjandrews (40)

If you try to throw a heaving line without a knot in it, you won't be able to throw it very far and or accurately. If you tie a knot in the end - traditionally a monkey fist, it acts as a weight allowing you to throw the line further and more accurately.

Answer by  tjandrews (40)

Traditionally a knot called a monkeys fist is tied in the end of a heaving line. This know resembles a volley ball and can be tied around any spherical object. When this knot is tied in the end of a heaing like it acts like a weight. This makes the lines go farther and allows for more accurate throws.

Answer by  esal (4)

A knot (usually a figuere 8) is added to the end of a heaving line so that it makes it easier to grab by the peron that you are heaving it to.

Answer by  obama84 (8)

to shorten the line up a bit so their is less slack, this makes it less likely to break apart.